Kerala
Kerala
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Location
Kerala
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Activities Type
Family
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Activate Day
6 Nights / 7 Days
- Starting From 20000 Rs. (Per Person)
Overview
Inclusions | Exclusions
Inclusions:
Accommodation in properties with specified rooming and meal plans.
Pickup and drop from the nearest Airport | Railway Station | Bus Stand.
Meal Plan : MAP ( Room + Breakfast + dinner + Taxes ) at hotels
In Houseboat all meals are included ( Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner )
House boat will be moving from 12 noon to 5 PM and 8.00 AM to 9.00 am
Between 5 pm and 8 am House boat will be anchored near to the shore
In Deluxe houseboat A/c will be switched on between 9.00 PM to next day morning 6.00 am
Transfers and sightseeing in specified vehicle with a Hindi | English speaking friendly driver cum guide.
All tolls, parking, driver batta, and fuel expenses for the vehicle.
Exclusions:
Flight, train, and bus tickets unless specifically mentioned.
Entrance fees, camera fees, and guide charges unless specifically mentioned.
Portage, tips, insurance, mineral water, alcoholic/non-alcoholic beverages, telephone charges, and all personal expenses.
Additional vehicle usages not specified in the itinerary.
Costs arising from natural calamities, political protests, or any unforeseen events.
Any increase in taxes or fuel leading to additional expenses in surface transportation and land arrangements, which may occur before or during the trip duration.
Tour Plan
Arrival @ Cochin - Transfer to Munnar
Upon your arrival at the Gateway of Kerala – Cochin (Cochin International Airport or Ernakulam Railway Station), you shall be met by our representative | driver present to greet and receive. Proceed to Munnar, a beautiful hill station known for its tea plantations and picturesque landscapes. Set at an altitude of 5000 to 8000 FT above sea level on the Western Ghats, it is the premium hill station tourist destination in God's own country. Situated at the confluence of three mountain streams, it offers an unending expanse of tea plantations, pristine valleys and mountains- exotic species of flora and fauna in its wild sanctuaries and forests - aroma of spice scented cool air. Yes! Munnar has all these and more. It's the place you would love to visit again and again!! Upon arrival, check into your hotel | resort. Relax and unwind in the serene surroundings.
Munnar Sightseeing
After breakfast, we embark on our exploration of Munnar! The sightseeing excursion will lead us to Mattupetty Dam, an exquisite location offering breathtaking views of the scenic Munnar. We will then visit Kundala Lake, a natural lake that provides recreational activities such as boating, along with offering stunning views of the Western Ghats and the adjacent forest. Our journey will also include a visit to Eco Point and a delightful drive through the captivating tea plantations along the route. For those interested in nature, a visit to Eravikulam National Park is highly recommended, where the endangered Nilgiri Tahr is conserved. Please bear in mind that the park is generally closed for visitors from February to early April due to the calving season. The park operates from 8 AM to 4 PM, providing a unique opportunity to explore the natural beauty and conservation efforts within. Numerous optional activities are available for your indulgence at Munnar, including visits to tea factories, exhilarating jeep rides, and delightful elephant rides. Later, return to your Hotel | Resort Overnight stay: Munnar
Transfer: Munnar – Thekkady (110KM -3 Hour 15 Mins).
Post breakfast, we shall proceed to Thekkady, referred to as the spice bag of Kerala. Thekkady is a wildlife destination offering excellent mountain walks & trekking trails. Depending upon your interest and time availability you may indulge in the below optional activities. Have an amazing boat ride in Periyar Lake which flows through the Periyar tiger reserve. Here, you will have a chance to watch the wild animals like elephant, Bison, Sambar, Deer etc roaming the lake shore. The boating duration is approximately 2 Hrs (7.30 AM – 3.30 PM). You may go for a spice plantation visit where cardamom, pepper, vanilla, clove, cinnamon, nutmeg, ayurvedic herbs etc are grown. Explore the wild with an off-road Jungle border Jeep Safari adventure trip. The trip is approximately 3 hours and can be taken any time after 5 AM but before late evening. No manual trekking is involved. Watch the famous Kathakali show which is one of the major classical dance forms of Kerala and also enjoy the mesmerizing Kalaripayattu show which showcases the martial art forms of Kerala. Rejuvenate yourself with a traditional Kerala Ayurvedic Massage. Overnight stay: Thekkady
Thekkady to Alleppey (160 km/4 Hours)
Today, we shall proceed to Alappuzha for an enchanting cruise across the backwaters of Kerala on board the traditional Kerala Houseboat. You would check in the house boat by noon to explore the back waters and its serene beauty. Enjoy the ride; delicious cuisines and an overnight stay with all meals (Lunch, Dinner, Evening Tea with snacks, and next day Breakfast) served onboard. What is truly magical about a houseboat ride is the breathtaking view of the untouched and otherwise inaccessible rural Kerala that it offers, while you float through the backwaters which consist of a complex network of brackish lagoons, lovely lakes and canals. Now, wouldn't that be something? Overnight stay: Alappuzha | Alleppey
Transfer Alappuzha - Kovalam (175KM -4 hour 15 Mins)
Post breakfast, check out of your Hotel | Resort | Houseboat and proceed toward Kovalam. Kovalam is the international beach destination of Kerala with three adjacent crescent beaches and truly captures the essence of Kerala. A massive rocky promontory on the beach has created a beautiful bay of calm waters ideal for sea bathing. Upon arrival, check into your hotel | resort. Evening can be ideally be spent on the beach Overnight stay: Kovalam
Kanyakumari day trip
Morning after Breakfast start trip from Kovalam hotel to Kanyakumari for a full day trip of Kanyakumari - on the way visit Poovar Island and do the Boating in Poovar (Optional) and Visit Vivekananda Rock Memorial , Thiruvalluvar Statue , Gandhi Memorial , Sunset Point , Kanyakumari Temple Etc . Return to Kovalam for overnight stay . Overnight stay: Kovalam
Transfer Kovalam to Trivandrum (15 km/30 Mins)
After breakfast at the hotel, our driver will pick you up and drive you to Trivandrum. Depending upon the time of your departure you shall be dropped at the airport / railway station at Trivandrum. *Note:* If your pickup was at Cochin, you can also be dropped at Cochin airport / station. It takes approximately 6 hours by road from Kovalam / Trivandrum to Cochin.
